Week 28

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Apr 252025
 

Hello!

It is starting to get warmer out there, just a reminder for hats and sunscreen.

In math we learned about equivalent fractions. We learned how whatever we multiply the top by, we must do the same to the bottom of our fraction. We also learned how to compare fractions by finding their shared equivalent factor.

In language arts we worked more on similes and metaphors with a rainbow poem. We needed to make comparisons of the different colours of a rainbow to the five senses. So red sounds like an ambulance, or green smells like fresh cut grass. Some were quite good.

In social studies we learned more about our local candidates for the upcoming federal election. We also had a good conversation about news and media bias. On Friday we did the student vote, some interesting outcomes for sure.

In science we started our earth science unit, looking at the rock cycle. We learned about igneous, metamorphic,  and sedimentary rocks, how they are formed, and their features. We also learned that each type of rock can eventually turn into a different type.

We managed to get our art pieces up from last week.

Next week we will quiz our understanding on equivalent fractions, learn how to turn fractions into decimals, practice more similes and metaphors, start our family heritage booklet, and participate in some rock cycle experiments.

Have a good weekend, and see you next week.

 

Week 27

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Apr 222025
 

Hello!

Another short one this week with the long weekend. On Monday and Tuesday we went over our young entrepreneur project,  calculating our final profit. Some students made a small donation to our SPCA charity, while others chose to find their own. Most students were able to make some profit with their store. Others I hope learned some lessons.

In math we reviewed how to write fractions on a number line. It was a little tricky, but most seem to get it by the end of the week.

In language arts we started out poetry unit. We learned about some poetic devices, such as alliteration,  hyperbole,  simile, and metaphors.  We then used these to make née acrostic poems about ourselves.

In social studies, we investigated the federal election parties, as we are doing the students vote next week. Students seemed to know a lot more this time around than back in October.

In science we presented our inquiry slideshows to the class. Students seemed to enjoy sharing what they worked on.

Next week we are looking a fractions of sets in math (3/4 of 16), using more similes and metaphors in poetry, look at the local candidates of the election, and start our next science unit: the rock cycle.

Should be another good week. Hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend. See you Tuesday.

 

Week 26

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Apr 122025
 

Hello!

It was a busy one this week with our Young Entrepreneur fair on Wednesday and Thursday.  Most students did very well with selling their products.  A couple of students needed reminders about not purchasing using money from their till, and did much better the second day. On Monday we will calculate our profit when we subtract cost of materials.

In math we practice how to give change with money, in preparation for the fair. We also went over fractions and practiced drawing some fractions using a bar design.

In social studies we talked about our next upcoming project in May, researching our country of origin. A family survey was sent home, there will be reminders to return it over the next few weeks.

Next week we will learn how to write fractions on a number line, present our human body inquiry projects to the class, look at the federal.polotical parties of Canada for the upcoming election, and start our poetry unit. It should be a good week.

Have a good weekend and see you next wee.

Week 25

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Apr 052025
 

Hello!

Hope everyone had a nice to weeks off. Sounds like a lot of the students were busy naming their products for next week’s fair.

With our young entrepreneur fair, we discussed the price each product cost to make, what to set our price at, and how many products we must sell to then make a profit. We also talked about marketing. Students created table posters to show off their work. Some are deciding to make larger displays at home. Students also prepared a list of what to bring for Tuesday.

With math we reviewed subtraction,  multiplication,  and division.  We also started our look into fractions, discussing how they are pieces of a whole, the bottom denominator represents total pieces, and top numerator represents pieces we are focusing on.

In science we started and finished our human body inquiry, where students are making a presentation about a part of the human body they wonder about.

In language arts we wrote about our spring break, describing the events in two to three paragraphs. Sounds like some fun times were had.

As the class reached their 75 points, on Friday we had a board game day. Students got to choose from a variety of games to play, some trying new ones, while others playing classics.

Next week is our YE fair. Make sure to send everything Tuesday for set up, and come visit on Thursday for buying.

Have a good weekend, and see you next week.